American Spirit, Drive, and Motivation
The family of a Long Island homeless teen recently named one of the top science students in the nation will now have a home to call their own.
Samantha Garvey, 17, is among 61 Long Island teens designated as semifinalists in the National Intel Science Search.
The Garvey family was evicted from their home in December after the teen's parents were injured in a car crash. Samantha, along with her mom, dad and two siblings, moved into a homeless shelter in Bay Shore two weeks ago.
"My dad has always said, 'Pick your head up and keep on going,'" the Brentwood High School teen told NBC New York. "That's the mentality."
Local government officials and members of the community have rallied to help the family, and during a Friday news conference, Suffolk County officials offered the family a rent-subsidized home. County Executive Steve Bellone said Garvey and her family could move into the house in about 10 days.
Garvey said this was the second time the family had to move to a shelter. Being homeless "has always been a motivator for me," she said.
That motivation has driven Garvey to become an honors student applying for admission to Brown University, among others, even as she struggled to find the cash to pay for her application.
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"You can sit around and mope, but what's that going to get you?" Garvey said.
The teen found relief in the 2½-year scientific study that culminated in her Intel entry.
The study focused on the effects of predators on mussels, and the work took her to a Long Island salt marsh and a research lab at Stony Brook University — all as she faced obstacles at home.
"Sam has the ability to focus amidst all of her troubles," said teacher Rebecca Grella. "Even in the darkness, she sees the light."
"I tell all my customers about her," said dad Leo Garvey, now working as a cab driver.
"We are so proud of her," said mom Olga Garvey, now working at a local hospital.
Samantha Garvey aspires to be a marine biologist. She hopes for more good news later this month, when Intel names its finalists for the competition's top prize of $100,000.





I posted this to my facebook.
I posted this to my facebook. I wish there was a donate button. I truly hope she wins.
yeah i kinda wanna send her
yeah i kinda wanna send her some cash to pay for her application at brown
I need a crib, a big estate, I need a boat and that need a lake, I need some salmon that need a plate, that need a chef so I feed my safe
From trading equities to slanging wine in Latin America
A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what a ship i
I kinda wanna pay her tuition
I kinda wanna pay her tuition at Brown.
WSO scholarship?
WSO scholarship?
YOU JUST GOT TROLLED
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U.S.A. U.S.A. Beautiful,
U.S.A. U.S.A.
Beautiful, really. Guaranteed she gets serious $$ from a school, ¿no?
"When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is."
- Oscar Wilde
"Seriously, psychology is for those with two x chromosomes."
- RagnarDanneskjold
yeah i was actually thinking
yeah i was actually thinking would be cool if we could get a bunch of guys to chip in twenty bucks each to an account and ship it off to her maybe or something?!
can we get this frontpaged maybe?!
I need a crib, a big estate, I need a boat and that need a lake, I need some salmon that need a plate, that need a chef so I feed my safe
From trading equities to slanging wine in Latin America
A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what a ship i
shorttheworld wrote: yeah i
yeah i was actually thinking would be cool if we could get a bunch of guys to chip in twenty bucks each to an account and ship it off to her maybe or something?!
can we get this frontpaged maybe?!
Done.
What an inspiring story. I
What an inspiring story. I really hope she becomes one of the 40 Intel finalists. Either way, she will get extremely generous financial aid from whatever college she goes to.
I'd chip in. She's an
I'd chip in. She's an inspiration.
God damn.
God damn.
txjustin wrote: I'd chip in.
I'd chip in. She's an inspiration.
+1
Everyone deserves a chance. I
Everyone deserves a chance. I would be happy to help.
Leadership can be defined in two words: "Follow Me"
Talk about perseverance...
Talk about perseverance... i'd chip in.
I'm in. Could use more
I'm in. Could use more attitudes like this.
UncleMilty wrote: U.S.A.
U.S.A. U.S.A.
Beautiful, really. Guaranteed she gets serious $$ from a school, ¿no?
Glad I wasn't the only dbag with a USA chant going through my head.
I'd donate some currency as well.
I'd hit that.......donate
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go.with.the.flow wrote: I'd
YOU JUST GOT TROLLED
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What a crappy project. My
I am not cocky, I am confident, and when you tell me I am the best it is a compliment.
-Styles P
eokpar02 wrote: What a crappy
YOU JUST GOT TROLLED
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I know (think) you're kidding
shouldnt be that hard. Reach
Scott Irish wrote: I know
YOU JUST GOT TROLLED
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UFOinsider wrote: Bookmarking
I am not cocky, I am confident, and when you tell me I am the best it is a compliment.
-Styles P
eokpar02 wrote: Dude, I am
Leadership can be defined in two words: "Follow Me"
okay sooo lets not turn this
I need a crib, a big estate, I need a boat and that need a lake, I need some salmon that need a plate, that need a chef so I feed my safe
From trading equities to slanging wine in Latin America
A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what a ship i
If someone manages to
eokpar02 FTMFW. But I'm still
I am down to donate. Let me
shorttheworld wrote: YOU CAN
Leadership can be defined in two words: "Follow Me"
then wheres my SB for my
I need a crib, a big estate, I need a boat and that need a lake, I need some salmon that need a plate, that need a chef so I feed my safe
From trading equities to slanging wine in Latin America
A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what a ship i
im going to write some
I need a crib, a big estate, I need a boat and that need a lake, I need some salmon that need a plate, that need a chef so I feed my safe
From trading equities to slanging wine in Latin America
A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what a ship i
Someone mentioned that she is
No one has said we would only
I thought the IVYs waived app
Follow the shit your fellow monkeys say @shitWSOsays
I'd totally donate to her if
JamesHetfield wrote: I REALLY
YOU JUST GOT TROLLED
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UFOinsider
if anyone can find her info..
WSO Conf - June 29, 2013
my buddy got into harvard and
WSO Conf - June 29, 2013
I don't think she will need
Yea man.... wow makes me
I want a lady on the street, but a freak in the bed,
Go Bucks!!
JamesHetfield wrote: I have
She got invited to the State
"Sincerity is an overrated virtue" - Milton Friedman
Oh that is great! Some people
I want a lady on the street, but a freak in the bed,
Go Bucks!!